Vulnerability Description
The (1) mdare64_48.sys, (2) mdare32_48.sys, (3) mdare32_52.sys, (4) mdare64_52.sys, and (5) Fortishield.sys drivers in Fortinet FortiClient before 5.2.4 do not properly restrict access to the API for management of processes and the Windows registry, which allows local users to obtain a privileged handle to a PID and possibly have unspecified other impact, as demonstrated by a 0x2220c8 ioctl call.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Forticlient | <= 5.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://fortiguard.com/advisory/mulitple-vulnerabilities-in-forticlient
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133398/FortiClient-Antivirus-Information-Ex
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/0
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/forticlient-antivirus-multiple-vulnerabil
- http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/mulitple-vulnerabilities-in-forticlientVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536369/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033439
- http://fortiguard.com/advisory/mulitple-vulnerabilities-in-forticlient
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133398/FortiClient-Antivirus-Information-Ex
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/0
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/forticlient-antivirus-multiple-vulnerabil
- http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/mulitple-vulnerabilities-in-forticlientVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536369/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033439
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5737?
CVE-2015-5737 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The (1) mdare64_48.sys, (2) mdare32_48.sys, (3) mdare32_52.sys, (4) mdare64_52.sys, and (5) Fortishield.sys drivers in Fortinet FortiClient before 5.2.4 do not properly restrict access to the API for ...
How severe is CVE-2015-5737?
CVE-2015-5737 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5737?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Forticlient.